Keeping your fuel tank full is important. Running on empty puts you at risk of getting stranded and can impact your health. Philosophers, theologians and psychologists have long sought to define happiness. More than just positive mood, some theories of happiness include a sense of meaning and depth of contentment. 1. Invest in yourself When… Continue reading Investing in Yourself

Happiness is one of the most important things in life. It can affect everything from mental well-being to physical health. Jeremy Bentham believed that public policy should try to maximize happiness, and Thomas Jefferson put the pursuit of happiness on par with life and liberty in the Declaration of Independence. Philosophical interest in happiness has… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

Filling up your tank isn’t always easy. But happiness is worth the effort. Happiness is an electrifying and elusive state. Philosophers, theologians, and psychologists have long sought to define it. A whole branch of psychology – positive psychology – has been dedicated to pinning it down. Various theories suggest that happiness is sourced from different… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

Getting to a happy place is like filling a tank. It’s about figuring out where you are currently, knowing what you can control and then changing your systems to better the way you are operating. Most people would agree that faith, family and friends add meaning and happiness to life. A good job is also… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

Happiness is a tank that should always be filled. There are many ways to do so. Self-reports are one of the most common ways to measure happiness. So are analyzing biological markers and behavioral traits like smiling and helping others. Managing your mindset, calming your mind, building confidence and creating good relationships are all important… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

For many decades – since the beginning of psychology as a discipline in the mid to late 1800s – much of our focus has been on pathology. It is time to change that. Psychologists have arrived at some surprising conclusions in their search for predictors of happiness. Some of the most obvious factors – wealth,… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

Keeping a full tank of happiness means more than just feeling good. It also requires a mindset of self-regulation, prudence, forgiveness and humility. It’s true that not everyone will be happy all the time, but happiness is something all people can consciously pursue. Here are some tips to help you on your journey to a… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

There is a lot of research that shows happiness matters. People who live happier lives tend to be healthier and more productive than those who do not. It’s easy to understand why this is so important. People who live happier lives are more resilient and able to overcome hardships. 1. Find the Positives There are… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

A meaning is the significance, importance, or implication of a word. It is also the context in which a word is used. A fourth family of views, hybrid theories, aims for an irenic solution to our diverse intuitions by identifying happiness with both life satisfaction and pleasure or emotional state, perhaps along with domain satisfactions.… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank

Researchers measure happiness in many ways. One way is by asking people to self-report their level of happiness. Other approaches use biological or behavioral indicators. For example, scientists test saliva or take saliva samples to look for certain neurotransmitters and hormones. Happiness goes beyond a fleeting feeling or emotion. It’s a life evaluation, a reflective… Continue reading Happiness is a Full Tank